1. C THE HONOURABLE THE MINISTER OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES CTo ask
leave to introduce a Bill entitled, AAn Act To Amend The Engineers And
Geoscientists Act, 2008. (Bill No. 44)

2. C MS. YVONNE JONES (Cartwright-LAnse
au Clair) C To
Move:

WHEREAS it is
estimated that there are over 120,000 moose living in Newfoundland
and Labrador;

AND WHEREAS more
than 700 moose vehicle collisions occur in our Province each year;

AND WHEREAS moose
vehicle collisions result in human fatalities and a higher prevalence of head,
neck and brain injuries than other motor vehicle accidents;

AND
WHEREAS the cost
estimates to the provincial health care system for just initial emergency care
due to moose vehicle accidents is averaged at over $600,000 a year, and cost
estimates for vehicle damage is over $1 million annually;

AND
WHEREAS other provinces
with lower moose populations have taken significant action to reduce moose
vehicle collisions;

AND
WHEREAS the Government
of Newfoundland and Labrador has not conducted a recent study or review of new
technologies and mitigative options such as fencing,
lighting systems, increased brush cutting and increased hunting quotas that
could potentially lower the number of moose vehicle accidents;

THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED that this
House of Assembly call upon Government to initiate a comprehensive study to
evaluate what technologies, mitigation techniques and investments can be
undertaken to reduce moose vehicle collisions in Newfoundland and Labrador;

BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
this review include a detailed analysis of other jurisdictions and evaluate
options such as fencing, lighting systems, brush cutting and increased hunting
quotas;

BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
this House of Assembly call upon Government to accept and implement the
conclusions or recommendations of this review.